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CLASSIC CANDIED YAMS RECIPE



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Candied yams are a classic Southern side dish, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving. Even though Mama makes the same sweet potato casserole every year, she won't be offended if you bring these candied yams once she tries them. Lightly spiced and oh-so-sweet, these candied yams will become a mainstay in your Thanksgiving recipe lineup. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla combine with sweet potatoes for the most comforting holiday dish you can serve. One of the best parts about this side dish is that it only has 20 minutes of hands-on time, and you can assemble the dish up to 3 days in advance. Make the recipe through step 3, store it covered in the refrigerator, then bake it Thanksgiving Day. With all the other dishes you have to worry about on Thanksgiving, these candied yams will be a breeze. We recommend serving them straight from the oven while the syrup is still hot.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Categories     Yams

Time 1h25m

Yield Serves 12 (serving size: about 1 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 cup salted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Layer sweet potato slices in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium. Add sugars, stirring until well combined. Stir in cream; cook, stirring often, just until mixture comes to a simmer, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Pour sugar mixture evenly over sweet potatoes, and cover with lightly greased aluminum foil.
  • Bake, covered, in preheated oven, about 40 minutes. Uncover and gently stir potato mixture. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 25 to 30 more minutes. Transfer potatoes to a serving bowl with a slotted spoon; pour syrup over potatoes. Serve immediately.

PERFECT ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Roasted sweet potatoes are truly delicious, and so easy to make! This healthy recipe will become your new favorite side dish. Recipe yields 4 side servings.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Side dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pounds sweet potatoes (3 to 4 medium sweet potatoes)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Optional: 1 teaspoon chili powder or freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
  • Either scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pat dry, or peel them (I generally peel mine). To slice, use a sharp chef's knife to cut them into 1-inch thick rounds. Then, cut up each round to make 1-inch cubes. The "cubes" won't be perfectly even, but that's ok.
  • Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil on top. If using, sprinkle the chili pepper or several twists of freshly ground black pepper on top, followed by the salt. Toss until the sweet potatoes are all evenly coated in oil, and arrange them in a single layer.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, tossing halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelizing at the edges. Serve while warm. Leftover sweet potatoes will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for about 4 days. Gently reheat in the microwave or oven if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side portion, Calories 255 calories, Sugar 9.5 g, Sodium 270.1 mg, Fat 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

THANKSGIVING YAMS



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Mother's great yams were always a hit at Thanksgiving. In America, yams are actually a type of sweet potato. Gingersnap cookies and marshmallows make this dish a real treat.

Provided by MISTY1549

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, mix the sweet potatoes, butter and lemon juice. Break the gingersnap cookies into the mixture. Stirring occasionally, cook until thick, about 15 minutes.
  • Cover the mixture with desired quantity of marshmallows. Remove from heat and cover 5 minutes, or until marshmallows have melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 184.2 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

CANDIED YAMS



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This is a simple and quick way to enjoy a Thanksgiving favorite! Canned yams or sweet potatoes may be used.

Provided by LORIEANN29

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes
¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
½ cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place sweet potatoes in a medium baking dish. Distribute butter pieces evenly over the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Layer with miniature marshmallows.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and marshmallows have melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.5 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 145.2 mg, Sugar 25.6 g

THANKSGIVING YAMS



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For me yams are all butter, brown sugar and orange juice. Orange flavor is absolutely incredible with yams!

Provided by ursie639

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 lbs yams
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
6 tablespoons half-and-half (warmed)
6 tablespoons orange juice (more to taste)
1 teaspoon orange zest
pepper
cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Peel, quarter lengthwise and cut potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Combine the sweet potatoes, 1/2 t salt, sugar, and water in a large pot.
  • Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until the potatoes fall apart when poked with a fork (45 - 60 minutes).
  • Off the heat, mash the sweet potatoes in the saucepan with a potato masher or food mill. Stir in the melted butter, half-and-half, orange juice, and orange zest with a wooden spoon until incorporated.
  • Season with additional orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 171.2, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 5.4, Protein 3.9

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